First PSL 2018 match in Dubai on Feb 22, final to be in Karachi

The primary match of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 2018 might be held on February 22 in Dubai, with final yr’s champions, the Peshawar Zalmi dealing with off towards newcomers, the Multan Sultans, in accordance with a schedule launched by the franchise on Thursday.

A complete of 34 matches will probably be performed throughout totally different venues in Dubai, Sharjah, Lahore and Karachi. The ultimate is to be held in Karachi on March 25, based on the PSL schedule.

“Efforts are underway to stage two play-off video games in Lahore adopted by what can be a historic HBL PSL remaining in Karachi,” a PSL press launch stated.

The season will kick off with a ceremony on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium, the handout stated.

Through the season, all groups will play towards one another twice earlier than the highest 4 groups qualify for the play-off stage, the press launch stated.

Final yr, the PSL Season 2 ultimate was held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium amid tight safety.

It was the second time Pakistan hosted a world collection since militants attacked a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket staff in Lahore in 2009.

Because the success of the PSL 2017 ultimate, Pakistan has hosted a T20 collection towards the World XI at Gaddafi Stadium.